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February 2010

  1. Thursday 4 March 2010 - New multipurpose auditorium opens in Cardinia, Victoria

    The Cardinia community in South East Melbourne has celebrated the opening of their new Bunyip Sports Multipurpose Auditorium as well as the completion of four additional local community infrastructure projects. (continues...)

  2. Tuesday 2 March 2010 - Bellerive Oval lights up

    The twenty/20 match held on the 21 February between Australia and the West Indies was the first international cricket game to be played under Bellerive Oval's recently installed lights, marking the start of a new era for Tasmania’s iconic ground. (continues...)

  3. Tuesday March 2010 - Community Infrastructure making a splash in Mildura

    Residents in and around Mildura have marked the completion of nine community infrastructure projects, with the official opening of the redeveloped Merbein Swimming Pool.(continues...)

  4. Tuesday 23 February 2010 - Safety increased at South Australian level crossing

    Safety has been improved at another level crossing in South Australia with the completion of a project on Hobbs Street, Tanunda, one of six crossing upgrades in the Barossa Valley. (continues...)

  5. Friday 19 February 2010 - Changes announced to Home Insulation Program and Solar Hot Water Rebate

    The Government today announced a series of changes to the administration of the environmental programs to boost safety and improve environmental performance. (continues...)

  6. Friday 19 February 2010 - Deputy Prime Minister visits new facilities at Bellaire Primary School in Highton, Victoria

    The Hon Julia Gillard MP, this week visited Bellaire Primary School in Highton, Victoria to see the progress of the school's Building the Education Revolution (BER) projects. (continues...)

  7. Monday 15 February 2010 - Facilities opened at Victoria’s Westbourne Grammar School

    The Hon Julia Gillard MP, today attended the official opening of a multipurpose hall and outdoor learning/performance area at Westbourne Grammar School in Truganina, Victoria, built as part of the Australian Government’s Nation Building-Economic Stimulus Plan. (continues...)

  8. Thursday 11 February 2010 - Extensive Refurbishment for Alberton Primary School

    Alberton Primary School in South Australia is now enjoying a new learning street area with funding provided under the Building the Education Revolution (BER) component of the Nation Building-Economic Stimulus Plan. The project has involved the demolition of an old lean-to building and addition of a new double classroom to create what is called a “fishbowl” effect with the three double classrooms now facing into a central area for students to use. The new layout enables the supervision of students in all areas of the new multifunctional space.  (continues...)

  9. Wednesday 10 February 2010 - More Rail Projects Completed

    A key milestone in the modernisation of the East West rail corridor has been reached with two new passing loops between Kalgoorlie and the Western Australia/South Australia border now completed. (continues...)

  10. Friday 5 February 2010 - Upgrade for Traralgon Intersection

    Work is set to begin next week on a $450,000 safety upgrade at a high risk intersection in Traralgon with funding from the Nation Building - Economic Stimulus Plan. (continues...)

  11. Thursday 4 February 2010 - La Trobe Valley construction company builds 22 social housing dwellings

    Under the Nation Building – Economic Stimulus Plan $1.17 billion funding will be provided for the building of approximately 4,500 new social housing dwellings across Victoria. The new dwellings, which are expected to be completed by June 2012, will provide a much needed boost to public housing and housing administered by the not –for- profit community stocks across the state. (continues...)

  12. Wednesday 3 February 2010 - Progress Report released

    The Prime Minister today welcomed the release of the Commonwealth Coordinator-General’s report into the progress of the Government’s Nation Building-Economic Stimulus Plan (the Plan). (continues...)

January 2010

  1. Friday 29 January 2010 - Completion of another major rail project

    A landmark project has been completed today with the final sleepers being laid on a $105 million upgrade of the rail link between Melbourne and the South Australian border. (continues...)

  2. Friday 29 January 2010 - Snowy Mountains Grammar School BER Opening

    With the help of member for Eden-Monaro the Hon Dr Mike Kelly, MP, Snowy Mountains Grammar School (SMGS) in Jindabyne, New South Wales have officially opened their new library funded under the Building the Education Revolution (BER). (continues...)

  3. Friday 29 January 2010 - Work commences on new social housing development in ACT

    Last week federal Minister for Housing, Tanya Plibersek and ACT Minister for Housing, Joy Burch were on site to see firsthand work commencing on an $11.65 million housing development in Braddon, in the heart of Canberra. (continues...)

  4. Friday 22 January 2010 - Ebor celebrates completion of first NSW P21 project

    Ebor Public School was celebrating last month. Not only does the small school of 8 students have a new covered outdoor learning area (COLA), they were also the first school in NSW to complete their Primary Schools for the 21st Century (P21) project. (continues...)

  5. Thursday 14 January 2010 - New facilities for Leighland Christian School, Tasmania.

    Leighland Christian School is a multi-campus school that caters for years K-12 in Burnie and Ulverstone on Tasmania’s north coast. (continues...)

  6. Friday 8 January 2010 - New home provided to family of nine in WA

    A vacant two bedroom home in very poor condition has been demolished to make way for a new five bedroom home in Western Australia, as a result of the Nation Building – Economic Stimulus Plan. (continues...)

  7. Tuesday 5 January 2010 - Completion of the Cootamundra to Parkes Track Upgrade, NSW

    A major milestone in the modernisation of the East West rail corridor has been reached with the recent completion of the 201 kilometre Cootamundra to Parkes concrete resleepering project in New South Wales. (continues...)

  8. Tuesday 5 January 2010 - ACT public housing flats receive a well deserved upgrade

    A block of flats near Canberra’s city centre is currently undergoing much needed repairs and maintenance work as part of the Social Housing Initiative under the Nation Building – Economic Stimulus Plan. (continues...)

  9. December 2009

    1. Thursday 24 December 2009 - Economic Stimulus Plan continues to deliver as 2009 draws to a close
    2. Wednesday 23 December 2009 - Work starts on $310 million Banora Point upgrade
    3. Tuesday 22 December 2009 - BER funding improves school environment in the Hawkesbury, NSW
    4. Monday 21 December 2009 - Passing loop at Kilbride upgraded Friday 18 December 2009 - Refurbished science lab for St Michael’s Collegiate School, Hobart
    5. Friday 11 December 2009 - Construction begins at Balgowlah North and Seaforth Public Schools, NSW
    6. Friday 11 December 2009 - St. Andrew’s Grammar, Perth welcomes new additions Thursday 10 December 2009 - Glenorchy City Council area benefits from new community infrastructure
    7. Friday 4 December 2009 - Defence Housing continue to deliver new houses ahead of schedule
    8. Wednesday 2 December 2009 - Flashing lights for level crossing

    November 2009

    1. Wednesday 25 November 2009 - Installation of more boom gates in NSW
    2. Wednesday 25 November 2009 - Work Underway on Newell Highway Black Spots
    3. Friday 20 November 2009 - First sod turned on new Defence Homes in Brisbane
    4. Wednesday 18 November 2009 - School projects benefit local construction company in Adelaide
    5. Friday 13 November 2009 - Construction progressing well at Mirrabooka Primary School, Western Australia
    6. Friday 13 November 2009 - Safety upgrade in Nambucca now complete
    7. Wednesday 11 November 2009 - Work underway at Pennington Primary School, South Australia
    8. Tuesday 10 November 2009 - Social Housing Initiative to deliver new homes in north Queensland
    9. Friday 6 November 2009 - First completed Primary Schools for the 21st Century project opened
    10. Thursday 5 November 2009 - Social housing works underway in Oatlands, Tasmania
    11. Monday 2 November 2009 - Students enjoy new outdoor facilities at St Georges Road Primary School, Victoria

    October 2009

    1. Thursday 29 October 2009 - Building the Education Revolution works underway at Hackham East Schools, South Australia
    2. Tuesday 27 October 2009 - Construction in full swing at Beaumaris North Primary School, Victoria
    3. Friday 23 October 2009 - Nuriootpa Primary School projects having a positive impact in local community
    4. Friday 23 October 2009 - Defence Housing constructions near complete in Lyons, Darwin
    5. Friday 23 October 2009 - NSW border to Acacia Ridge rail upgrade underway
    6. Thursday 22 October 2009 - New eco-resource centre for St Brigid’s Primary School, Gold Coast
    7. Friday 16 October 2009 - New lease of life for Huntingdale Primary School, Western Australia
    8. Friday 16 October 2009 - Final plans announced for Anthony’s Cutting upgrade, Victoria
    9. Thursday 15 October 2009 - Tenders called for construction of Bulahdelah Bypass, NSW
    10. Monday 12 October 2009 - BoysTown reports good progress on the upgrade of three Port Pirie properties, in South Australia.
    11. Friday 9 October 2009 - Defence Housing construction in the Top End
    12. Wednesday 7 October 2009 - South Australian architectural firm benefits from Building the Education Revolution
    13. Friday 2 October 2009 - New library for Bellaire Primary School, Victoria
    14. Friday 2 October 2009 - Construction underway at WA primary schools
    15. Friday 2 October 2009 - New community kitchen for St Peters Town Hall, Sydney
    16. Thursday 1 October 2009 - School construction supporting local small businesses and jobs in NSW

    September 2009

    1. Wednesday 30 September 2009 - Defence Housing Australia making strong progress
    2. Friday 25 September 2009 - Foundation laid at Highbury Primary School, South Australia
    3. Thursday 24 September 2009 - Welcome upgrades to popular Boronia Park, Sydney
    4. Wednesday 23 September 2009 - Contract signed for 650th Defence house
    5. Monday 21 September 2009 - Installation of more boom gates in NSW
    6. Friday 18 September 2009 - Mandurah Entrance Road commences almost 12 months ahead of schedule
    7. Wednesday 16 September 2009 - Over 290 new homes for the ACT under Stage Two, Social Housing Initiative
    8. Monday 14 September 2009 - Alliance partners announced for Western Highway realignment project
    9. Wednesday 09 September 2009 - California Gully Primary School, Victoria, proud of campus improvements
    10. Tuesday 08 September 2009 - Camp Hill Primary School, Victoria welcomes new construction
    11. Friday 04 September 2009 - First new houses in Tasmania completed
    12. Friday 04 September 2009 - Works underway at Star of the Sea School, South Australia
    13. Wednesday 02 September 2009 - Major social housing project underway in Tasmania

    August 2009

    1. Friday 28 August 2009 - Round Three of Primary Schools for the 21st Century announced
    2. Friday 28 August 2009 - Progress Report released
    3. Wednesday 26 August 2009 - Five million bricks ordered in New South Wales
    4. Wednesday 26 August 2009 - Coastal Walk up and running
    5. Friday 21 August 2009 - Banora Point Upgrade moves ahead
    6. Wednesday 19 August 2009 - First new social housing construction in the ACT now complete
    7. Friday 14 August 2009 - Work begins on new Eddison Park Youth Recreation Facility, ACT
    8. Friday 14 August 2009 - Students return to refurbished schools in Western Australia
    9. Friday 14 August 2009 - 21st Century learning environments for Victorian schools
    10. Tuesday 11 August 2009 - Victorian Schools on track to complete National School Pride projects
    11. Monday 10 August 2009 - Over Seymour – Wodonga rail track upgrade reaches milestone
    12. Monday 10 August 2009 - Over Parkes to Cootamundra rail track upgrade gets underway
    13. Wednesday 5 August 2009 - Queensland Primary School enjoys upgraded facilities

    July 2009

    1. Friday 31 July 2009 - Early works on the M80 Ring Road deliver benefits for motorists
    2. Thursday 30 July 2009 - Northern Expressway project reaches major milestone
    3. Wednesday 29 July 2009 - More level crossing upgrades completed in Victoria
    4. Tuesday 28 July 2009 - New hall for Paringa Park Primary School, South Australia
    5. Friday 24 July 2009 - Construction underway at Canterbury College, Queensland
    6. Thursday 23 July 2009 - Townsville Defence housing constructions on track
    7. Friday 17 July 2009 - Social Housing Initiative well underway in South Australia
    8. Tuesday 14 July 2009 - Next stage of Ipswich Motorway underway
    9. Friday 10 July 2009 - Construction set to commence at Clovelly Park Primary School, South Australia
    10. Tuesday 7 July 2009 - Investing in the East Kimberley
    11. Tuesday 7 July 2009 - Insulation industry says new jobs likely to rise
    12. Wednesday 1 July 2009 - New science and language centres in schools across Australia

    June 2009

    1. Friday 26 June 2009 - Canberra Defence constructions to begin soon
    2. Thursday 25 June 2009 - Support for 32 TAFE Institutes across Australia
    3. Wednesday 24 June 2009 - Construction set to commence on new social housing units in Gladesville, Sydney
    4. Wednesday 24 June 2009 - Support for urgent school repairs in North Queensland
    5. Tuesday 16 June 2009 - Defence homes completed ahead of schedule
    6. Monday 15 June 2009 - Deputy Prime Minister announces $6.3 billion in school funding
    7. Thursday 11 June 2009 - Maintenance work supports tenants and local jobs in Southern NSW
    8. Friday 5 June 2009 - New homes underway in Queanbeyan
    9. Thursday 4 June 2009 - Run down unit complex in Tasmania set for refurbishment
    10. Tuesday 2 June 2009 - Prime Minister visits construction site in the Top End

    May 2009

    1. Friday 29 May 2009 - Positive response to industry information sessions in Victoria
    2. Thursday 28 May 2009 - First level crossing upgrades completed in Victoria
    3. Monday 25 May 2009 - First new home completed in NSW
    4. Friday 22 May 2009 - Social housing refurbishment offers family a fresh start in WA
    5. Friday 22 May 2009 - Social housing upgrades in Melbourne’s outer east
    6. Thursday 21 May 2009 - Funding delivered to 3,496 schools
    7. Thursday 21 May 2009 - Seymour to Wodonga rail project underway
    8. Wednesday 20 May 2009 - Defence Housing Australia supports 20 new apprenticeships
    9. Wednesday 20 May 2009 - New social housing in Hackham, South Australia
    10. Tuesday 19 May 2009 - Sleepers signal the start of the Cootamundra to Parkes upgrade
    11. Tuesday 12 May 2009 - Projects announced under the Community Infrastructure Program
    12. Tuesday 12 May 2009 - New Defence homes underway in Darwin
    13. Tuesday 12 May 2009 - Progress continues on Defence homes in Townsville
    14. Friday 8 May 2009 - Round One of the $12.4 billion Primary Schools for the 21St Century announced
    15. Thursday 7 May 2009 - Work begins on the Hunter Valley rail network
    16. Wednesday 6 May 2009 - Waterworld Aquatics Centre and heritage listed Woodville Town Hall set for refurbishment
    17. Friday 1 May 2009 - Budj Bim National Heritage Landscape receives funding for Tracks

    April 2009

    1. Thursday 30 April 2009 - Refurbishment complete on the first social housing property in the ACT
    2. Wednesday 29 April 2009 - Roll out of the Economic Stimulus Plan: Progress Report
    3. Wednesday 29 April 2009 - Support for community infrastructure projects in Sydney
    4. Tuesday 28 April 2009 - New gym flooring for Wodonga West Primary School
    5. Friday 24 April 2009 - Record response to build new homes in NSW
    6. Thursday 23 April 2009 - NSW Appoints Managing Contractors to Deliver Building the Education Revolution Projects
    7. Thursday 23 April 2009 - Work Underway on the Brighton Bypass
    8. Wednesday 22 April 2009 - Contracts signed and work about to get underway on New Defence Homes in Darwin
    9. Thursday 16 April 2009 - Concrete Poured and Work Underway on New Defence Homes in Brisbane
    10. Tuesday 14 April 2009 - Full Duplication of Hume Highway One Step Closer
    11. Tuesday 14 April 2009 - New housing plan to provide new homes and support jobs
    12. Tuesday 7 April 2009 - Boost for social housing and jobs
    13. Tuesday 7 April 2009 - $950million Jobs and Training Package Announced
    14. Sunday 5 April 2009 - Round One funding rolls out to schools
    15. Friday 3 April 2009 - The Prime Minister is in London attending the G20 Summit

    March 2009

    1. Monday 30 March 2009 - Prime Minister meets with US President to discuss global financial crisis
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